By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a politically-charged month of back and forth between Republicans and Democrats, it seemed only fitting that fireworks came from both sides of the aisle Tuesday night at a 63rd Assembly District candidate forum at Union Grove Union High School. Incumbent Republican Robin Vos and challenger […]
Sports & Other News
Leading by example: SLC POY Burling works hard at his craft
Private QB lessons, new offense changed Burlington senior’s game By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The spectacular, jaw-dropping throws and fancy footwork are no accident. Burlington senior quarterback Brad Burling, who was named the Southern Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year Monday, hasn’t led the Demons to a 6-4 […]
WIAA FOOTBALL: Catholic Central smashes Shullsburg
Three-hour road trip awaits in round two Friday By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Catholic Central football team scored two first-quarter touchdowns and didn’t look back Oct. 24 in its 38-22 victory over Shullsburg in a WIAA Division 7 Level 1 playoff game at home. The Hilltoppers (8-2 overall) […]
WIAA FOOTBALL: Second-half comeback carries Waterford past South Milwaukee
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Most look at Waterford’s 21-14 victory against South Milwaukee Oct. 24 in a WIAA Division 2 Level 1 football playoff game at South Milwaukee as an upset. Wolverines coach Adam Bakken is not among the masses. “I guess on paper it was an upset,” […]
Car rear-ends dump truck killing driver
A 21-year-old Kenosha County man died Thursday morning when the car he was driving rear-ended a dump truck in the Town of Raymond. The crash occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 45 and 4-1/2 Mile Road, according to a press release issued by the Racine County […]
In fine voice
Senior Ali Knight sings a solo on “We are the World 25 for Haiti” with the Burlington High School A Cappella Choir during the choral department’s fall concert Oct. 21 in the school auditorium. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
City volleyball squads cruise to sectionals
Demons, Toppers will be challenged this week By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor They took care of business, and it really wasn’t close. Both the Burlington and Catholic Central girls volleyball squads advanced to this week’s sectionals thanks to dominant, three-set victories on Saturday. In a Division 1 sectional, host […]
Residents raise concerns over women’s shelter
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A proposed women’s shelter in Burlington by the Women’s Resource Center of Racine has floated under the radar through the discussion stage for close to two years, according to Sherry Hartog. Even in August, when the proposed shelter was announced publicly, Hartog – the director of […]
Mitchell challenges Vos for Assembly seat
It’s upstart vs. heavyweight in 63rd district By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the last four years under Gov. Scott Walker have been a triumph. For his challenger Andy Mitchell, Walker’s record is less so, and Mitchell is intent on making changes should he be elected. […]
After redistricting, 21st Senate election draws three candidates
Wanggaard and Bryce are on the ballot, Thompkins a write-in By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District election features a race between a former incumbent and two political newcomers. Van Wanggaard, who represented the 21st Senate District until being recalled in 2011 – in large part over Act […]
-
-
-
-
-